What is characteristic overwrite in SAP CA-CL - Classification?

SAP Term: characteristic overwrite

• Component: CA-CL

• Component Name: Classification

• Description: A class-specific change to a characteristic. You can change the basic data, the user interface, and the allowed values for the characteristic. When you overwrite a characteristic for a specific class, this does not affect the characteristic, its values, or its use in other classes.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Characteristic overwrite is a feature of the SAP CA-CL Classification component that allows users to overwrite the value of a characteristic in a classification object. This feature is useful when the value of a characteristic needs to be changed without changing the entire object. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use characteristic overwrite, users must first create a classification object and assign values to its characteristics. Then, they can select the characteristic they want to overwrite and enter the new value. The new value will then be saved and used instead of the original value. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using characteristic overwrite, it is important to remember that only one characteristic can be overwritten at a time. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the new value is valid for the classification object before saving it. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about characteristic overwrite, users can refer to SAP's documentation on CA-CL Classification or contact their SAP support team.